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The Pro allele of the p53 codon 72 polymorphism is associated with decreased intratumoral expression of BAX and p21, and increased breast cancer risk.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Proestling Katharina, Hebar Alexandra, Pruckner Nina, Marton Erika, Vinatzer Ursula, Schreiber Martin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The TP53 Arg72Pro polymorphism encodes two p53 variants with different biochemical properties. Here we investigated the impact of this polymorphism on the expression of key p53 target genes in a panel of human breast carcinomas, breast cancer risk, and age at onset. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: The Arg72Pro polymorphism was genotyped in 270 breast cancer patients and 221 control subjects. In...
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